The meaning of “חָכָה”
Understanding châkâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
long, tarry, wait. - properly, to adhere to - hence, to await 1) to wait, wait for, await 1a) (Qal) to wait for 1b) (Pie...
חָכָה
long, tarry, wait. - properly, to adhere to - hence, to await 1) to wait, wait for, await 1a) (Qal) to wait for 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, tarry 1b2) to wait (in ambush) 1b3) to wait for, long for
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 9:3 | “Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.” Word: חָכָה (châkâh) | |
| Job 32:4 | “Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.” Word: חָכָה (châkâh) | |
| Psalms 106:13 | “They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:” Word: חָכָה (châkâh) | |
| Isaiah 30:18 | “And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.” Word: חָכָה (châkâh) | |
| Daniel 12:12 | “Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.” Word: חָכָה (châkâh) |
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